Lower Hutt weather in January (Wellington, New Zealand)
What kind of weather does January bring to Lower Hutt? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Lower Hutt includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.
Precipitation
Lower Hutt in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.Average sunshine
Enjoy a sunny month with about 234 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lower Hutt climate page with graphs.
Lower Hutt, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Water Temperature
16°C *
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
66 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
79% *
Windspeed
25 km/h *
Sunshine
234 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
Where to go in New Zealand in January
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Lower Hutt, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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